How many pupils attend Apley Wood Primary Academy?

Apley Wood Primary Academy has 407 pupils on roll.

What ages does Apley Wood Primary Academy take?

Apley Wood Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Apley Wood Primary Academy located?

Apley Wood Primary Academy is located in Telford, TF1 6FQ, Telford and Wrekin.

How do I apply to Apley Wood Primary Academy?

Apley Wood Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Apley Wood Primary Academy?

On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Apley Wood Primary Academy was 0.64 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Apley Wood Primary Academy?

When Apley Wood Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Siblings in the school — Children with one or more siblings in the School; 3. Children of staff in skills shortage role — Children of School staff fulfilling a skills shortage role, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Apley Wood Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 69.3% of pupils at Apley Wood Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2025-26 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Apley Wood Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children
2Siblings in the school — Children with one or more siblings in the School
3Children of staff in skills shortage role — Children of School staff fulfilling a skills shortage role
4Children living in designated catchment area — Children living in the designated catchment area
5Other children by distance from school — Other children, with priority for admission given to those whose home address (as defined by this policy) is the shortest distance from the School. Children in this criteria will be ranked in order of distance.

After the admission of any pupils with an EHC Plan that names the School, priority is given per the criteria listed. CATCHMENT: The catchment area is as defined by the Local Authority. See appendix 1 on page 10. Transcribed from the school's own determined admission arrangements as published by Telford & Wrekin Council determined admission arrangements. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first; that is a statutory duty, not an oversubscription criterion.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Apley Wood Primary Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Apley Wood Primary Academy?: Apley Wood Primary Academy has 407 pupils on roll.
What ages does Apley Wood Primary Academy take?: Apley Wood Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Apley Wood Primary Academy located?: Apley Wood Primary Academy is located in Telford, TF1 6FQ, Telford and Wrekin.
How do I apply to Apley Wood Primary Academy?: Apley Wood Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Apley Wood Primary Academy?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Apley Wood Primary Academy was 0.64 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Apley Wood Primary Academy?: When Apley Wood Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Siblings in the school — Children with one or more siblings in the School; 3. Children of staff in skills shortage role — Children of School staff fulfilling a skills shortage role, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Apley Wood Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 69.3% of pupils at Apley Wood Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Apley Wood Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Apley Wood Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children
2Siblings in the school — Children with one or more siblings in the School
3Children of staff in skills shortage role — Children of School staff fulfilling a skills shortage role
4Children living in designated catchment area — Children living in the designated catchment area
5Other children by distance from school — Other children, with priority for admission given to those whose home address (as defined by this policy) is the shortest distance from the School. Children in this criteria will be ranked in order of distance.

Apley Wood Primary Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Apley Wood Primary Academy?: Apley Wood Primary Academy has 407 pupils on roll.
What ages does Apley Wood Primary Academy take?: Apley Wood Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Apley Wood Primary Academy located?: Apley Wood Primary Academy is located in Telford, TF1 6FQ, Telford and Wrekin.
How do I apply to Apley Wood Primary Academy?: Apley Wood Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Apley Wood Primary Academy?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Apley Wood Primary Academy was 0.64 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Apley Wood Primary Academy?: When Apley Wood Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Siblings in the school — Children with one or more siblings in the School; 3. Children of staff in skills shortage role — Children of School staff fulfilling a skills shortage role, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Apley Wood Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 69.3% of pupils at Apley Wood Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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